Question 1

What is the current market value of Pikachu #SM162?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Pikachu (SM Black Star Promos) sits near $76.19. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%.

Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $75.88. Its 90-day trading band runs between $71.05 and $90.47, producing a 25% range and moderate-volatility behavior.

The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Pikachu #SM162 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 25% 90-day spread ($71.05-$90.47), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility.

Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($75.88). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1326% above the current raw benchmark.

PSA 9 is currently around $184.85, while PSA 10 is $1086.29.

Question 3

What is Pikachu #SM162 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu is a SM Black Star Promos card from the 2017 release window. The printed flavor text states: "It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Lightning. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Basic. Attack line includes "Nuzzle" and "Thunder Jolt". It has a weakness to Fighting and resistance to Metal. The retreat cost for this card is 1. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Pikachu cards available?

Accepted Answer

Pikachu sits within a broader pool of Pikachu variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 4 distinct sets.

Comparable prices currently cover $0.32-$82.45, a 25666% band. Against the sample mean of $19.36, this card is +293%.

Notable alternatives include Pikachu #55 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.32, Pikachu #XY95 (XY Black Star Promos) at $82.45, Pikachu #XY202 (XY Black Star Promos) at $20.04, and Pikachu #XY89 (XY Black Star Promos) at $11.74.

Question 5

What set is Pikachu #SM162 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for SM Black Star Promos is 2017. It belongs to the Sun & Moon series.

With 250 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period.

Within this set, Pikachu is card number SM162 with a Promo designation.

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